Pickets to Be Held near Turkish Embassy and EU Mission in Moscow April 24April 21, 2006 - 21:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Union of Armenians of Russia (UAR) will hold pickets in front of the Turkish Embassy and EU Mission in Moscow due to the 91st anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. As reported by the UAR Press Service, both events are authorized by the Moscow Government. Wreaths will be laid to a Khachkar at Vagankovskoe cemetery April 24 morning on behalf of the Armenian Embassy in Russia, New Nakhichevan Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church and NGOs. A memorial liturgy of the victims of the Armenian Genocide will be served at the Armenian church. The same day an exhibition on the Armenian Genocide will open and Four Years under Crescent book by Turkish army officer Rafael Nogales will be presented. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. |